Greenspace Project Officer - EAD07432

Job Summary

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

Please note this position is temporary. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours.

Would you like a role to help communities improve their local parks and open spaces? Interested in using your skills to implement projects relating to habitat restoration and climate change adaptation and mitigation? East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking applications from dynamic and experienced individuals for the role of Streetscene Project Officer (job share). This is an exciting time to join the Council and help us lead on the delivery of greenspace and climate ready projects as part of the Council’s Streetscene Technical Support team.

The successful candidate will be work on a number of projects relating to open space development and creation. The Officer will work with community groups and stakeholders to develop and implement projects relating to the Council’s Greenspace Strategy, Local Biodiversity Action Plan, Green Network Strategy and Food Growing (emerging).

You will ideally have an ecological or Streetscene-related background, have proven experience of successfully working in this environment, and knowledge and experience of project development, procurement, data management, implementation and sign-off, in accordance with safe systems at work. Working and forging partnerships is an important element of this role, as well as securing third party funding. Communication skills are key, both written and verbal along with an enthusiasm for helping partners and communities improve their local space.

A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Full job details and hours will be contained within the role profile which is available with application packs.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with

screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. 

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead. 

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary. 

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

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